1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1965 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Vauxhall Victor.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Vauxhall Victor (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1965 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 40 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
